The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 101

Chapter 101 Share Transfer Agreement

Corrine shook her head decisively. "If | were unaware of this bracelet's profound family significance, | might have

kept it. But knowing its extraordinary meaning, why should | hold onto something that doesn't truly belong to

me?"

The Ashton family held no nostalgic memories for her.

If there was anything she found difficult to relinquish, it was undoubtedly Farris.

During her three years with the Ashtons, she had endured countless moments of coldness, but Farris-being

nearly her grandfather's age-had genuinely cared for her, consistently considering her needs and feelings.

Farris understood Corrine intimately, recognizing that once she committed to a decision, her resolve remained

unshakeable.

He sighed softly, a rueful smile playing across his weathered features as he retrieved the red box. "Bruce is truly

unfortunate," he murmured.

Hidden in a corner, Leah watched the jade bracelet in Farris' hand. Her fingers clenched so tightly that her long

nails pierced her skin, yet she felt no physical pain-only the sharp sting of wounded pride.

She had gravely underestimated Corrine.

Initially, she had believed that Corrine's humble background would render her insignificant within the Ashton

family, unworthy of any kindness. Never had she expected that Corrine could manipulate Farris into privately

entrusting her with such a valuable bracelet.

Fortunately, Corrine had the wisdom to return it.

Otherwise, retrieving the bracelet would have demanded considerable effort on

her part.

Composing herself, Leah stepped forward, her lips curved into a bright, calculated smile. "Farris," she greeted.

Farris’ smile diminished slightly at her arrival, his tone cool and distant. "You're here."

His evident displeasure with her presence hung in the air like a barely perceptible mist. Leah's gaze shifted to a

document Farris was handing to Corrine.

Her eyes widened as she read the bold text: Share Transfer Agreement.

Her eyes widened. A share transfer agreement?

Farris was planning to transfer his shares to Corrine?

While Leah belonged to the Burgess family-a respectable lineage in Lyhaton- Corrine was merely a woman from a

rural background.

What could possibly make Corrine worthy of such extraordinary favor from Farris?

Farris had already scrapped plans to announce her engagement to Bruce at the birthday party. Now, he was

secretly giving Corrine shares?

Did he truly believe Corrine was more deserving than her?

Suppressing the fiery jealousy simmering beneath her smile, Leah took a calming breath and spoke in her softest

tone. "Since Miss Holland is already here, why don't we invite her to join the celebration in the main hall?"

"Why not?" Farris set down the agreement, turning to Corrine with an encouraging smile. "Corrine, stay and have

dinner with us."

At first, Corrine hesitated, wanting nothing more than to decline. But Farris’ insistence eventually won her over,

and she nodded quietly.

gentle

Later that evening, with wine flowing freely, Tracy raised her glass, her tone sly and her intent transparent.

“Farris, since it's your eightieth birthday, why not make it an occasion to double the joy? | know you've always

dreamed of holding a great-grandchild in your arms..."

The words had barely left her mouth before Farris placed his wine glass on the table with a sharp, deliberate

clink.

His steely gaze cut through the air as he addressed her. "Have you forgotten my stance on this?"

Tracy froze, momentarily stunned. "I-I didn't mean anything by it, | just thought=" "Did you think I've becso

feeble that | need others to make decisions for me?"

Farris' tone was ice-edged, his authority palpable.

"No! That's not what | meant at all, Farris," Tracy stammered, her words tumbling over each other in a desperate

attempt to backpedal. But the more she spoke, the more tangled her explanation became.

Sensing the mounting tension, Bruce's father, Millard Ashton, cleared his throat, trying to steer the conversation

in a calmer direction. "Dad, Tracy only said that because she wants you to be happy."

"If she truly cared about my happiness," Farris countered coldly, "she'd stop trying to manipulate things for her

own benefit. | am perfectly capable of making my own. choices, thank you." Farris' eyes lingered on Tracy for a

moment longer, his gaze a heavy weight she couldn't seem to escape.

His message was clear.

He knew Tracy was using this occasion to pressure him into acknowledging Leah as his future granddaughter-in-

law.

Yet he disapproved-not only did Leah's character lack resilience, but her recent online scandal threatened to

tarnish the Ashton family's reputation.

Moreover, Bruce had just ended his relationship with Corrine. An immediate engagement to Leah would only fuel

malicious rumors about the family.

The dining table remained shrouded in a heavy atmosphere until the guests began toasting Farris, gradually

dissipating the tension.

After settling back into her seat, Rita cast a calculated glance toward Corrine. "Grandpa," she said smoothly,

"Leah has prepared a heartfelt gift for you. Why don't you show it to everyone later?”